Manufacturing Manager - First Shift

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Job description:

Manufacturing Manager – first shift

Job Title: Manufacturing Manager – first shift
Department: Technical Operations
Location: Rochester, Minnesota

Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM.; This is a salaried position, and occasional additional hours may be required based on business needs

Rion is a biotechnology company based in Rochester, Minnesota. Rion was founded as a Mayo Clinic Employee Entrepreneurial Program startup company. Rion’s mission is to develop clinically impactful and accessible therapies using innovative regenerative medicine technologies based on extracellular vesicle science. Our ultimate mission is to deliver cutting edge solutions accessible to any patient in need, anywhere in the world.

Position Summary:

This position is for a First Shift Manufacturing Manager located in Rochester, MN. The role is responsible for overseeing first shift operations related to the manufacturing of human platelet extract and the mixing of cosmetic products. The ideal candidate will have experience in biologics or cosmetics manufacturing, strong mechanical aptitude, and proven leadership skills. This is a working manager role, combining hands-on production responsibilities with team leadership and coordination.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing Operations
• Lead first shift production of human platelet extract and cosmetic product formulation in accordance with established batch records and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, safety, and documentation requirements.
• Oversee batch production and completion of batch records.
• Complete batch records as an individual contributor.
• Coordinate with manufacturing team and quality to ensure timely troubleshooting of production issues.
• Equipment Oversight
• Operate and maintain mixers, lyophilizers, and other manufacturing equipment
• Perform first-line troubleshooting and basic maintenance
• Collaborate with Facilities on equipment repairs
• Team Leadership
• Hire, train, and supervise first shift manufacturing staff
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ensure smooth shift transitions and effective communication with second shift and cross-functional teams.

Skills and Qualifications

· Extensive experience in manufacturing in a regulated industry such as cosmetics, food, or pharma

· Familiarity with aseptic technique, cleanroom environment, and batch documentation

· Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and maintaining production equipment.

· Strong leadership and team management skills

· Excellent communication and organizational skills.

· Collaborative and team oriented

Education and Experience Requirements

· At least 7 years of experience in a controlled manufacturing environment such as cosmetics, food, or pharma

· Minimum of five years in supervisory or management role

· Bachelors degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Rion recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue career path their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

We provide a highly competitive compensation package with a unique culture focusing on development and wellbeing of our staff. Below are some of the benefits offered by Rion:

• Comprehensive benefits package including company equity
• Health Insurance including PPO or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401K or IRA Retirement Savings
• Life Insurance basic life and supplemental life insurance options for self, spouse, children
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parking benefits

Rion is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Rion strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, smoker/nonsmoker, and occupational pneumoconiosis or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person